In the lead up to tomorrow morning’s Champions League Final, Chris Michaels takes us through Liverpool’s involvement – and success – in this competition.
The World Cup Alphabet – E is for…
May 24, 2018 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling continues The World Cup Alphabet with the letter E.
The World Cup Alphabet – D is for…
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Dennis Gedling continues The World Cup Alphabet with the letter D with some arcane canine connections and a brief history of the Dutch.
The World Cup Alphabet – C is for…
May 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dennis Gedling continues The World Cup Alphabet with a number of concepts and countries beginning with the letter C. [The goal umpire move is a cracker – Ed]
The World Cup Alphabet – B is for…
May 20, 2018 by 1 Comment
B is for Beginnings, Baggio and Brotherly Love. Dennis Gedling counts down to the opening day with his World Cup Alphabet.
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 3
May 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 2
May 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
The World Cup Alphabet – A is for…. Part 1
May 18, 2018 by 3 Comments
With 26 days to go it’s time to learn our ABC’s of the 88 year history of the FIFA World Cup. A few countries to start off with…
PFA Football History Conference: Tuesday May 15
April 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The PFA will host its inaugural Football History Conference at Lakeside Stadium on Tuesday 15 May 2018.
Almanac Soccer: John Lambie, Scottish Football Hero
April 14, 2018 by 3 Comments
Neil Drysdale pays tribute to John Lambie, one of Scottish football’s most mercurial and charismatic characters from the 1970s to the 1990s, who passed away this week. [Super piece about a classic much-loved character – JTH]
Almanac Soccer: Trials and tribulations – a reflection on Darije Kalezi?’s time at the Phoenix
March 3, 2018 by 2 Comments
@hamishneal “Speculated Wellington Phoenix coach Darije Kalezi? has managed four teams in four years in three countries (England, Holland and Saudi Arabia” I noted back in May. “It doesn’t exactly scream stability” And henceforth the Swiss-born coach won’t end the season in charge of the Kiwi-based A-League franchise. As March started with the club [Read more]
Bert Van Marwijk: Safe Choice, Yes. Inventive, No.
February 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
The appointment of Bert Van Marwijk as the Socceroos coach following the departure of Ange Postecoglou has left DrCruel73 thinking that the FFA are still playing it too safe with our national side.
A-League 2017/18 Round 18 : Berisha the only salve to Victory’s blues as they sadly succumb to the Sky Blues
February 4, 2018 by 4 Comments
Jennifer Muirden had a big Australia Day, meeting friends, enjoying beers and taking in ‘The Big Blue’. As is often the case with Jen’s colourful stories, she has penned some song lyrics.
Almanac Soccer: 2017 – A Nothing Year in Australian Football
January 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
Lack of coverage, crowds and cooperation is keeping soccer in Australia from a bright future writes Dr. Cruel.
Australia v Iran 1997: What happens when a sport bets the house and loses
November 29, 2017 by 9 Comments
As the 17th anniversary of Australia v Iran ticks by, Vaughan Menlove shares his memories of that World Cup qualifier at the MCG. He remains haunted. [And with a debt to pay…? – Ed] [First published Nov 29 2014, reprised Nov 29, 2o17]
Bailey Wright Wright Wright
November 15, 2017 by 6 Comments
Few people had heard of Bailey Wright when the Almanac’s own talent scout John Green found him for Ange Postecoglou. Now Bailey will be a key defender on the world stage at Russia 2018. Congrats Bailey, Ange and JG – worth revisiting his prescient article. (2014 Intro – Bailey Wright can now take his place at the Socceroos training camp in Terrigal, but only because Preston North End’s promotion campaign is over, writes Lilywhites’ fan John Green. You may recall John’s visit to Preston and his interview with Bailey White over the Australian summer – Ed]
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